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Skating for youth orchestra and musicians with disabilities at Haarlem ice rink raises 4,080 euros

On Sunday, skaters participated in the Lastige Lijven Toertocht at the Haarlem ice rink to raise money for a youth orchestra and musicians with disabilities. The charity event successfully collected a...

Between Art and Choice with Juliet Broersen (Volt) and Sytze Rijpkema (Ja21)

Political candidates Juliet Broersen (Volt) and Sytze Rijpkema (JA21) participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' at the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam to create street art reflecting their politic...

Neighborhood cooperative matches Velsen residents with those needing support: ‘Guidance and social support are essential for mentally vulnerable people’

A neighborhood cooperative is organizing social support for psychologically vulnerable residents and those with small social networks to help them participate in society. The initiative aims to provid...

Why do parents insist on HAVO or VWO? Schools advocate for appropriate advice: Higher is not always suitable

Schools in the Zuid-Kennemerland and Haarlemmermeer regions have launched the #kiesmetjehart initiative to urge parents to follow professional school level recommendations instead of pushing for havo ...

Foreign Ministry now also issues negative travel advice for Bahrain

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has upgraded the travel advice for Bahrain to 'red,' advising against all travel due to significant security risks. The ministry warned that the situation is too ...

Watching lambs at the Twisk family in Bakkum. Ben and Mirjam have been married for 56 years and now go out to dinner with a different feeling: ‘Preferably something vegetarian’

Sheep farmer Wim Twisk in Bakkum has opened his farm to the public this weekend to view approximately 150 newly born lambs. The experience inspired some visitors to reconsider eating lamb meat and opt...

Dancing on Dam Square over the death of the ayatollah: ‘He is a monster, and he is in the ground’

Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the reported death of Ayatollah Khamenei. Participants expressed relief and joy, with some stating they had be...

Depleted Bloemendaal beaten immediately after winter break: Absence of key players was felt today

Bloemendaal lost 1-2 to Rotterdam in their first match after the winter break, marking their fourth defeat of the season. The result leaves coach Michel van den Heuvel’s team in sixth place in the l...

Emergency services respond in force for stunting paraglider who did not crash in dunes after all

Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter and police, responded to reports of a crashed paraglider in the dunes on Sunday afternoon. It was later determined that the individual was performing ...

'I've shown what I'm worth', says substitute Patrick Brouwer after a goal and an assist against NAC

Patrick Brouwer recorded a goal and an assist as a substitute to help Telstar secure a 3-0 victory over NAC, narrowing the gap in the league standings. The Velsen-based team is now shifting its focus ...

Protest march against housing shortage: You can't live in bullshit

Protesters in Amsterdam held a "Wooncrisis City Sightseeing Tour" march to demonstrate against the housing crisis, high rents, and building vacancies. The march highlighted the contrast between 22,000...

How Ajax lacked any seriousness in Zwolle to finish second

Ajax drew 0-0 against PEC Zwolle on Sunday, failing to capitalize on an opportunity to secure second place in the league. The team and coach Fred Grim were criticized for a lack of urgency and focus i...

Sharing points with Kolping Boys fails to lift Velsen: 'It just wasn't good from both sides'

Velsen played to a draw at home against Kolping Boys, failing to improve their position at the top of the league standings. The match was described as poor by both sides and ended in frustration for V...

KLM suspends flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia until Thursday

KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Thursday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The decision follows recent attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions,...

Massive emergency response for medical emergency at McDonald’s Beverwijk

Emergency services and a Mobile Medical Team responded to a medical emergency at a McDonald's parking lot in Beverwijk on Sunday afternoon. Multiple units arrived at the scene around 4:30 PM to provid...

‘Think medieval.’ Enjoying archery and being a knight for a day at the Brederode Ruins opening day

The Ruins of Brederode have officially reopened for a new season, offering visitors medieval-themed activities such as archery and traditional bread baking. The opening day allowed guests to experienc...

Bloemendaal sells itself short with draw. ‘I picked a corner and so did the Rotterdam keeper’

Bloemendaal's field hockey team played to a 1-1 draw against Rotterdam in their return to Hoofdklasse competition. This sixth draw of the season leaves the team in seventh place on the league table wi...

KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until Thursday March 5

KLM has suspended flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until March 5 due to security concerns following regional conflict involving Iran. The airline is prioritizing passenger safety and is currently ...

Iranian-Dutch on Dam Square: ‘These are the regime's final days. Finally, it’s happening’

Are the Haarlem council elections actually parking referendum 2.0?

The upcoming council elections in Haarlem are being influenced by parking activists who emerged after the 2024 referendum on paid parking. These groups are active on social media, making the expansion...

Joke Sickmann, champion of industrial heritage in Amersfoort, dies at 93

Joke Sickmann, a prominent advocate for industrial heritage in Amersfoort, passed away last week at the age of 93. She died at her daughter's care farm in Putten, where she had spent her final years.

So much pain you can't do anything: 430,000 women in the Netherlands have endometriosis

Approximately 430,000 women in the Netherlands suffer from endometriosis, a condition that causes pain so severe it can prevent normal daily functioning. Gynecologist Noor Paridaans explains the sympt...

K9 unit, animal ambulance, fire department, rescue brigade and many more at 112 Safety Day IJmuiden

The 112 Safety Day will take place at the Zeewijk sports hall parking lot in IJmuiden on Saturday, April 11. Various emergency services, including the fire department, rescue brigade, and animal ambul...

Who are the Greenmakers? Trio Cock, Gerard and Michiel lovingly care for animals and flowers in Castricum

The 'Groenmakers' trio, consisting of Michiel and his retired colleagues Cock and Gerard, provide weekly care for animals and flowers at the Fochteloo residential site in Castricum. Their work include...

Frank and Wendy stranded in Qatar due to Middle East war: "So surreal"

A couple from Haarlem, Frank and Wendy Hoorn, have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, following the closure of airspace due to military conflict in the Middle East. Originally en route to New Zealand, they...

Last ball soon to roll at Bison Bowling Haarlem: The venue where André van Duin celebrated his birthday with hundreds of whistling kettles and countless strikes were thrown

Bison Bowling Haarlem is closing its historic location on Orionweg, which has served as a local entertainment hub since 1969. The facility, known for hosting famous figures like André van Duin, will ...

Ajax barely capitalizes on NEC defeat with 0-0 draw at PEC Zwolle

Ajax played to a 0-0 draw against PEC Zwolle on Sunday, failing to significantly capitalize on NEC's defeat to Fortuna Sittard. Following the result, Ajax remains in third place in the league standing...

New car sales in the Netherlands down nearly a fifth from a year ago

New passenger car sales in the Netherlands fell by nearly 20% last month compared to the same period last year. Industry associations BOVAG and RAI Vereniging reported that this decline continues the ...

Life-sized chessboard returns to the city after years, now at Frederiksplein

A life-size chessboard has officially opened at Frederiksplein in Amsterdam after previous locations at Max Euweplein and Museumplein were closed due to noise complaints. The project was realized thro...

Foreign Ministry receives 1,000 calls from Middle East

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received approximately 1,000 inquiries from Dutch citizens currently in the Middle East. These individuals are expressing concerns about their safety and seek...